All this not only drew sightseers, it won the American Institute of Architects' honour award for urban design.

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) carries a foreboding message in its new Architecture Billings Index as well.

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But separate data this week from the American Institute of Architects suggests that design for future projects, including commercial and industrial construction, is slowing.

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The voluntary challenge was quickly adopted by many industry groups and governments, including the American Institute of Architects, the U.S. Green Building Council, the National Governors Association, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

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The American Institute of Architects has found that renovation projects are increasingly spanning nontraditional features like computer stations or recharging areas for electronic devices, built-in recycling centers and wine storage areas as well.

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